Remtrex Injection side effects

How to use Remtrex Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Remtrex Injection works

Remtrex 15 mg Injection is an immunosuppressant. In rheumatoid arthritis, it works by decreasing the activity of body's immune system. This decreases swelling, reduces pain and stiffness, and improves function. In psoriasis, it works by slowing down the rapid growth of skin cells.

Remtrex Injection related warnings

Alcohol

CAUTION

Taking Methotrxate with alcohol increases the risk of liver damage.

Pregnancy

CAUTION

Remtrex 15 mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

UNSAFE

Remtrex 15 mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation.
Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

Driving

Remtrex 15 mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

CAUTION

Remtrex 15 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Remtrex 15 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Remtrex 15 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Remtrex 15 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Remtrex 15 mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Alternate Brands

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FAQs

Remtrex is not a steroid or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is a chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of different types of cancer and it is also a disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD) used in the treatment of severe rheumatoid arthritis

Q. Is Remtrex safe for psoriasis?

Remtrex belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites used to treat severe, uncontrolled psoriasis. Remtrex is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Remtrex safe/ How long can I take Remtrex for?

Remtrex is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Remtrex a narcotic/ biologic drug?

Remtrex may cause side effects such as fatigue, diarrhea, acne, mood swings, nausea, and infertility. But it has no known effect on weight gain/ weight loss

Q. Does Remtrex cause cancer?

Remtrex belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It is used for the treatment of wide range of cancer and tumors. However it may increase the risk of secondary malignancies such as melanoma and other cancers.